What is Kidney Stone?

Kidney stone is a common kidney disease in our society that occurs when some organic or inorganic substances accumulate in the kidney and then turn into stone form.

What are the Types of Kidney Stones?

• Calcium oxalate stones

• Calcium phosphate stones

• Uric acid stones

• Infection stones

• Cystine stones

 

What are the Symptoms of Kidney Stone Disease?

• Bleeding in urine

• Side pain

• Burning in urine

• Nausea – Vomiting

 

What are the Diagnosis Methods of Kidney Stone Disease?

• X-ray film (90% of stones can be seen)

• Ultrasonography

• Computed tomography

• İVP

Kidney Stone Disease Treatment?

• The first treatment is for stones 6 mm and smaller. The treatment option is stone passing treatment with herbal products and medications.

• For stones that do not pass with treatment and are larger than 6 mm.

  • ESWL (shock wave lithotripsy without surgery)

  • RIRS (closed surgery performed without the need to open a hole in a closed body)

  • PCNL (from 2 cm Closed surgery performed through a 1 cm hole in large stones)

  • Open Surgery (method used in kidney stones that fill the entire kidney, called Staghorn)

What Should We Do to Prevent Kidney Stones?

• An average of 2.5 liters of liquid should be consumed per day

• Salt intake should be restricted

• A diet rich in fiber should be avoided and constipation should not be avoided

• Excessive animal protein should not be consumed

• Foods containing excessive oxalates (collard cabbage, hazelnuts, chocolate...) should be avoided

 

How should follow-up be in case of stone disease?

• Patients once diagnosed with kidney stone disease have an 80% chance of developing stones again within 10 years. Since there is a possibility of infection, they should be checked by a urologist twice a year.

• Stone disease may sometimes not cause any symptoms. Those with a family history of stone disease should go for a urology examination, even if they do not have any complaints.

• If the above-mentioned findings are present, a health institution should be consulted immediately.

• Kidney stones can cause permanent damage to the kidney, so they should be treated quickly.

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